A LAW firm has appointed six new partners, including one at a North-East office.

Bond Dickinson, based in Stockton and Newcastle, has made the promotions, which cover its restructuring and insolvency, corporate, construction and engineering, insurance and regulatory and environment practices.

The firm, formerly known as Bond Pearce and Dickinson Dees, now has 142 partners, with Peter Maxwell now working in its Newcastle-based restructuring and insolvency, corporate and commercial services division.

Jonathan Blair, Bond Dickinson managing partner, said: “As we develop and grow the new firm, our people will remain at the very heart of what we do.

“Attracting and retaining the most talented and motivated teams is essential for the firm to keep providing an excellent level of service to our clients, and recognising the contribution made by our staff is extremely important.”